What glue should I use on laminate flooring?

Most laminate today is click-lock and floats without glue. If your manufacturer calls for glue in the tongue and groove, or you're installing in an area that gets wet, follow their spec. Titebond's laminate floor glue is a common choice. Glue the joints, not the subfloor, so the floor can still expand and contract.

Which Titebond wood glue should I buy: Original, Premium II or Premium III?

Titebond Original is for interior work like trim, cabinets and furniture. Premium II is water-resistant, so it suits projects that get some moisture, such as outdoor furniture or a mudroom bench. Premium III is waterproof and gives you a longer working time, which helps on bigger glue-ups and exterior projects. If you're unsure, Premium III covers the most situations.

Can I apply caulking or adhesive in cold weather?

Most caulks and construction adhesives need both the air and the surface to be above about 5°C. Many wood glues need about 10°C or warmer. Product labels vary, so check the minimum application temperature before you start. On an Alberta job site in the shoulder season, keep tubes indoors overnight and heat the space if you can. Cold product is hard to gun and may not cure properly.

What's the difference between construction adhesive and caulking?

Construction adhesive, such as LePage No More Nails, bonds materials together structurally: subfloor to joists, panels to studs, trim where nails would split the wood. Caulking seals gaps against air, water and drafts around windows, doors, trim and tubs. It isn't designed to hold weight. Use the right one for the job, and paintable caulk wherever the joint will be finished.

How do I fill nail holes and gaps in trim before finishing?

For stained or natural wood, use a tinted wood filler such as LePage Tinted Wood Filler that matches the species. Overfill slightly, let it dry, then sand it flush. For painted trim, fill the nail holes with filler and caulk the joints where trim meets the wall. If you're buying mouldings from our DoorTown shop, ask staff which filler matches the wood you picked.

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What is the best adhesive for flooring?

Always use the adhesive recommended by your flooring manufacturer. However we carry Titebond and Bona products, both of which are excellent and commonly recommended for use by flooring manufacturers.

What type of glue should I use on laminate flooring?

You should always use what the manufacturer specifically recommends. For tongue-and-groove application, we often recommend Titebond Laminate Floor glue.

Frequently Asked Questions: Adhesives, Caulking & Tape

Start with what your flooring manufacturer recommends. Using a different adhesive can void the warranty. For luxury vinyl plank glued down, we stock Titebond 675 Luxury Vinyl Flooring Adhesive and UZIN KE 2000 S. Both are widely approved by flooring manufacturers. If you're not sure which one your product calls for, bring us the flooring name or the installation sheet and we'll match it.

Usually, yes. Rigid vinyl and engineered flooring need a flat subfloor, typically within 3/16" over 10 feet, but check your product's tolerance. Low spots cause hollow sounds, flex and joints that come apart. For concrete slabs we carry UZIN NC 150 and NC 157 self-levelling compounds. Use a primer such as UZIN PE 260 first so the compound bonds properly and doesn't dry out too fast. Our flooring staff can help you work out how many bags you need.

Use red sheathing tape (Tuck Tape) to seal house wrap and poly seams. It's made to stay put in cold Alberta conditions. For painting, painter's masking tape such as Cantech PaintPro peels off cleanly without lifting paint. Use stucco tape to mask rough exterior surfaces, and duct tape for general-purpose repairs. For flooring, UZIN U-Tack is a double-sided installation tape that works in place of wet adhesive on approved floors.

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